Studies on the spatial-temporal distribution of soil organic carbon (SOC) and the controlling factors in a specific region has always been essential for understanding the SOC storage. Such studies are specially enhanced with the recent concerns on the increasing CO 2 levels in the atmosphere and consequent global warming. The amount of SOC storage depends on the input-output balance of organic matter and is primarily determined by the combined interaction of land use [1], soil conditions [2], and climate factors [3]. The main controlling factor may be different in various
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